In many ancient Andean cultures, animals were considered powerful, supernatural beings that controlled the forces of nature. This idea is reflected in the art of that time and place, where rulers were often portrayed as embodiments of revered animals—including cats, killer whales, and condors. The Art Institute of Chicago is home to one of the world's greatest collections of these treasures. Join the museum's textile conservator LaurenChang and Department of African and Indian Art of the Americas' research assistant and collections manager Elizabeth Pope for a visual tour of these extraordinary artworks. Discover the intimate relationship between the human and animal realms in the ancient Andean world and find out how the arid Andean climate, so punishing for its inhabitants, affected the pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles on view today.
This program is presented in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago.
Video produced by Pentimenti Productions.

Production designer

In film and television, a production designer or P.D is the person responsible for the overall look of a filmed event such as a TV program, video game, music video, or advertisement. Production designers have a key creative role in the creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the director and producer, they must select the settings and style to visually tell the story. The term "production designer" was coined by William Cameron Menzies while he was working on the film Gone with the Wind. Previously (and often subsequently) the people with the same responsibilities were called "art directors".

Societies and trade organizations

In the United States and Europe as well as Mexico, production designers are represented by IATSE local 800; the Art Directors Guild. The production design credit must be requested by the producer, prior to completion of photography, and submitted to the Art Directors Guild Board of Directors for the credit approval.
In Canada, production designers are represented by the Director's Guild of Canada, except in British Columbia where they are represented by IATSE.

Art

Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts – artworks, expressing the author's imaginative or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. In their most general form these activities include the production of works of art, the criticism of art, the study of the history of art, and the aesthetic dissemination of art.

The oldest form of art are visual arts, which include creation of images or objects in fields including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and other visual media. Architecture is often included as one of the visual arts; however, like the decorative arts, it involves the creation of objects where the practical considerations of use are essential—in a way that they usually are not in a painting, for example. Music, theatre, film, dance, and other performing arts, as well as literature and other media such as interactive media, are included in a broader definition of art or the arts. Until the 17th century, art referred to any skill or mastery and was not differentiated from crafts or sciences. In modern usage after the 17th century, where aesthetic considerations are paramount, the fine arts are separated and distinguished from acquired skills in general, such as the decorative or applied arts.

Graphic design

Graphic design is the process of visual communication, and problem-solving through the correct use of typography, space, image and color.

The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used interchangeably with these due to overlapping skills involved. Graphic designers use various methods to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A graphic designer may use a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce a final result. Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers and books), print advertisements, posters, billboards, website graphics and elements, signs and product packaging. For example, a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as images, shapes and color which unify the piece. Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design, especially when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.

From 1438 to 1533, the Incas used a variety of methods, from conquest to peaceful assimilation, to incorporate a large portion of western South America, centered on the Andean mountain ranges, including, besides Peru, large parts of modern Ecuador, western and south central Bolivia, northwest Argentina, north and central Chile, and a small part of southern Colombia into a state comparable to the historical empires of Eurasia. The official language of the empire was Quechua, although hundreds of local languages and dialects of Quechua were spoken. Many local forms of worship persisted in the empire, most of them concerning local sacred Huacas, but the Inca leadership encouraged the worship of Inti—their sun god—and imposed its sovereignty above other cults such as that of Pachamama. The Incas considered their king, the Sapa Inca, to be the "son of the sun."

Animals in Ancient Andean Art

In many ancient Andean cultures, animals were considered powerful, supernatural beings that controlled the forces of nature. This idea is reflected in the art of that time and place, where rulers were often portrayed as embodiments of revered animals—including cats, killer whales, and condors. The Art Institute of Chicago is home to one of the world's greatest collections of these treasures. Join the museum's textile conservator LaurenChang and Department of African and Indian Art of the Americas' research assistant and collections manager Elizabeth Pope for a visual tour of these extraordinary artworks. Discover the intimate relationship between the human and animal realms in the ancient Andean world and find out how the arid Andean climate, so punishing for its inhabitants, affected the pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles on view today.
This program is presented in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago.
Video produced by Pentimenti Productions.

The complex geometry of Islamic design - Eric Broug

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complex-geometry-of-islamic-design-eric-broug
In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design.
Lesson by Eric Broug, animation by TED-Ed.

Animals in Ancient Andean Art

In many ancient Andean cultures, animals were considered powerful, supernatural beings that controlled the forces of nature. This idea is reflected in the art of that time and place, where rulers were often portrayed as embodiments of revered animals—including cats, killer whales, and condors. The Art Institute of Chicago is home to one of the world's greatest collections of these treasures. Join the museum's textile conservator LaurenChang and Department of African and Indian Art of the Americas' research assistant and collections manager Elizabeth Pope for a visual tour of these extraordinary artworks. Discover the intimate relationship between the human and animal realms in the ancient Andean world and find out how the arid Andean climate, so punishing for its inhabitants, affected the...

The complex geometry of Islamic design - Eric Broug

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complex-geometry-of-islamic-design-eric-broug
In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design.
Lesson by Eric Broug, animation by TED-Ed.

Animals in Ancient Andean Art

In many ancient Andean cultures, animals were considered powerful, supernatural beings that controlled the forces of nature. This idea is reflected in the art o...

In many ancient Andean cultures, animals were considered powerful, supernatural beings that controlled the forces of nature. This idea is reflected in the art of that time and place, where rulers were often portrayed as embodiments of revered animals—including cats, killer whales, and condors. The Art Institute of Chicago is home to one of the world's greatest collections of these treasures. Join the museum's textile conservator LaurenChang and Department of African and Indian Art of the Americas' research assistant and collections manager Elizabeth Pope for a visual tour of these extraordinary artworks. Discover the intimate relationship between the human and animal realms in the ancient Andean world and find out how the arid Andean climate, so punishing for its inhabitants, affected the pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles on view today.
This program is presented in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago.
Video produced by Pentimenti Productions.

In many ancient Andean cultures, animals were considered powerful, supernatural beings that controlled the forces of nature. This idea is reflected in the art of that time and place, where rulers were often portrayed as embodiments of revered animals—including cats, killer whales, and condors. The Art Institute of Chicago is home to one of the world's greatest collections of these treasures. Join the museum's textile conservator LaurenChang and Department of African and Indian Art of the Americas' research assistant and collections manager Elizabeth Pope for a visual tour of these extraordinary artworks. Discover the intimate relationship between the human and animal realms in the ancient Andean world and find out how the arid Andean climate, so punishing for its inhabitants, affected the pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles on view today.
This program is presented in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago.
Video produced by Pentimenti Productions.

The complex geometry of Islamic design - Eric Broug

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complex-geometry-of-islamic-design-eric-broug
In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find ...

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complex-geometry-of-islamic-design-eric-broug
In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design.
Lesson by Eric Broug, animation by TED-Ed.

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complex-geometry-of-islamic-design-eric-broug
In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design.
Lesson by Eric Broug, animation by TED-Ed.

Animals in Ancient Andean Art

In many ancient Andean cultures, animals were considered powerful, supernatural beings that controlled the forces of nature. This idea is reflected in the art of that time and place, where rulers were often portrayed as embodiments of revered animals—including cats, killer whales, and condors. The Art Institute of Chicago is home to one of the world's greatest collections of these treasures. Join the museum's textile conservator LaurenChang and Department of African and Indian Art of the Americas' research assistant and collections manager Elizabeth Pope for a visual tour of these extraordinary artworks. Discover the intimate relationship between the human and animal realms in the ancient Andean world and find out how the arid Andean climate, so punishing for its inhabitants, affected the pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles on view today.
This program is presented in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago.
Video produced by Pentimenti Productions.

Production designer

In film and television, a production designer or P.D is the person responsible for the overall look of a filmed event such as a TV program, video game, music video, or advertisement. Production designers have a key creative role in the creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the director and producer, they must select the settings and style to visually tell the story. The term "production designer" was coined by William Cameron Menzies while he was working on the film Gone with the Wind. Previously (and often subsequently) the people with the same responsibilities were called "art directors".

Societies and trade organizations

In the United States and Europe as well as Mexico, production designers are represented by IATSE local 800; the Art Directors Guild. The production design credit must be requested by the producer, prior to completion of photography, and submitted to the Art Directors Guild Board of Directors for the credit approval.
In Canada, production designers are represented by the Director's Guild of Canada, except in British Columbia where they are represented by IATSE.